Volunteer

Volunteering is one of the many great ways to support Camp Newaygo. We are always looking for volunteers to help in a variety of areas. Whether you have a specific skill or are just looking to lend a hand, we have volunteer days or on-going roles that will be a great fit for you!

Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities

Are you versatile and love working with folks of all ages? Camp Newaygo runs all sorts of community events that are catered to kids, families and adults. Check out our UPCOMING EVENTS and see which ones are right for you!

Versatile, willing to wear a few hats at a community event

Able to engage a variety of community members

Ropes Course Volunteer

Do you enjoy Zip lining and the rockwall? Maybe you just have a knack for team building on a challenge course! If so, join our team of Ropes Course Volunteers and run events for our campers and the local community.

Work events where we offer Zip line or other high ropes elements

Be trained on the operation of our ropes course

Enjoy working with all age groups outside

Gardening Volunteer

Do you have a green thumb, experience to share, and a love for gardening? Camp Newaygo is in need of your expertise!

Upkeep of main camps landscape and rain gardens

Needed in the peek times of Spring, Summer and Fall

Flexible schedule

Catering Volunteer

Are you looking to gain experience in the hospitality or just love to cook? Our Catering Volunteers have the opportunity to help at all stages of a catered event! From serving to break down, we can find the place for you!

Black and White attire

Light lifting

Summer Destination Volunteers

Come stay with us this summer and experience the joy of giving back, along with meals and lodging.

Do you love spending time with the campers? Are you a confident driver? Help us empower girls by creating resiliency through overnight camping trips, become a volunteer driver today!

Minimum commitment: 3 days during the summer. Drivers are needed daily!

Help drive resident camp girls to and from overnight trips and horseback riding.

Must be able to pass a driver’s check and driving test with van and trailer.

Resident Camp Activities Instructor

Do you have a special skill you would be willing to share with campers? Help us carry on the tradition of teaching core camping skills (canoeing, archery, swimming, environmental education) or bring some equipment and ideas to help us start a NEW program?

Minimum commitment: 1 week during the summer

For someone who loves to teach kids ages 7 to 17

Must be able to commit to one full week of resident camp.

Resident Camp Daily Volunteer

Do you enjoy helping girls grow into their best self? Are you looking for ways to give back to your community this summer? Then our Daily Volunteers is the way to go!

Volunteer once a week during camp sessions

Play a huge role in our summer camp running smoothly

deliver mail to and from camp

Day Camp Specialist

Do you have Expertise in something that kids find cool? Do you have a knack for teaching kids between 1st and 7th grade? Well then check out what Day Camp is offering this year and see if something looks like a great fit!

Are people always complementing you on how friendly and welcoming you are? If you enjoy organizing and sorting things, then our Office Assistant is the right place for you!

Works with our business director on general operations of camp

Needed between June 18th and August

Manage the camp’s store

Answer incoming phone calls

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for something else? Take pictures for summer camp, teach classes, lead wetland trail adventures, rake leaves, sew – whatever your talent we can definitely find a way to use it if you would like to give your time to camp.

Interested in rolling up your sleeves for a volunteer work day or another corporate volunteerism outing? We can design an opportunity that fits your organization’s needs.